1981 GMC K1500 Engine Parts

Essential 1981 GMC K1500 Engine Parts

Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft Bearing Set (Part No.1750M)

Engine Camshaft Bearing Set

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$60.99
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Steel-backed Babbitt lining material
  • Used in automotive and high-performance
  • Babbitt is designed to perform under extreme loads w/o damaging other engine parts
  • Babbitt is more environmentally friendly than other material
  • ISO & QS certified manufacturing
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Sealed Power – Engine Rocker Arm Nut (Part No.MR-1751)

Engine Rocker Arm Nut

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$0.95
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.
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Dorman – Help – Engine Oil Dipstick (Part No.917-302)

Engine Oil Dipstick

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$21.49
This engine oil dipstick is designed to match the fit and function of an original equipment dipstick in specified applications. Level marks are clearly distinguished and properly gauged for accuracy.

Product Features:
  • Ideal replacement – this engine oil dipstick is designed to match the fit and function of an original equipment dipstick in specified applications
  • Ideal solution – level marks are clearly distinguished and properly gauged for accuracy
  • Durable construction – designed and manufactured to strict specifications for reliable performance
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by a team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Mr. Gasket – Cam Change Gaskets (Part No.4406)

Cam Change Gaskets

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$63.09
If you want to update just your camshaft and aren’t doing a complete engine overhaul, this kit contains all the gaskets needed to change out your camshaft. That way you don’t have to buy a complete gasket kit just to change the cam, but still can replace all the gaskets you should in the process.

Product Features:
  • Contains all the gaskets needed to change out your camshaft
  • Fuel Injector O-Ring Not Included
  • Meets Performance Standards
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99193)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$43.99
National® has built a reputation as one of the most respected names in the industry. We have offered premium sealing solutions for more than 75 years. Our design team keeps pace with the industry and provides advanced solutions for today’s vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Designed to repair damaged, grooved or worn shafts
  • Durable stainless steel construction for corrosion-free sealing surface that surpasses most original shaft specifications
  • Ideal for a shaft where indications of seal wear, such as tracks or grooves have developed
  • Ultra-thin construction (0.01/0.25mm wall thickness) allows original seal size to be used with minimal additional lip loading
  • Easy to install with removable flange and installation tool
  • Installation tool reduces sleeve distortion and allows for installation without removal from the shaft
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Mr. Gasket – Cylinder Head Dowel Pins (Part No.4377)

Cylinder Head Dowel Pins

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$17.79
Big Block Chevrolet tubular head dowel, .638/.639 inch o.d. (outer diameter) by 1/2 inch. Packaged two per set. These hard to find dowel pins are precision machined then case hardened for accurate alignment in engine assembly.

Product Features:
  • Precision Machined
  • Case Hardened
  • Give Accurate Alignment
  • 2 Per Set
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Dorman – Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-3/32 In., Height 0.530 (sold by each) (Part No.555-085)

Steel Cup Expansion Plug 2-3/32 In., Height 0.530 (sold by each)

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$2.29
This engine camshaft plug is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine camshaft plug matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this plug is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Felpro – Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket (Part No.60083)

Exhaust Pipe Flange Gasket

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$3.99
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Engineered for the sealing repair environment
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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ARP Auto Racing – For Use With Chevy Gen Iii/Ls Series Small Block/ Gmpp Lsx Block, Hex Head (Part No.234-5608)

For Use With Chevy Gen Iii/Ls Series Small Block/ Gmpp Lsx Block, Hex Head

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$369.99
There are many important reasons to use ARP main stud kits, including the elimination of main cap walk and fretting, as well as protecting the threads in your engine block. All kits come complete with hardened parallel ground washers and high quality nuts. Some applications have provisions for mounting wind age trays and have specially designed standoff studs with serrated lock nuts to position the wind age tray and lock it securely in place. The studs are manufactured from 8740 chrome moly steel, heat treated in-house to 200,000 Pounds Per Square Inch tensile strength, and precision J-form threads rolled after heat treat to create a fastener that has threads 1000 Percent stronger than others.

Product Features:
  • Kit Come Complete With Hardened Parallel Ground Washers And High Quality Nuts
  • Manufactured From 8740 Chrome Moly Steel
  • Heat Treated To 200,000 Pounds Per Square Inch
  • Precision J-Form Threads Rolled After Heat Treat To Create A Fastener That Has Threads 1000 Percent Stronger Than Others
  • 200,000 PSI
  • Sold As A Kit
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Mr. Gasket – Timing Tab (Part No.4593)

Timing Tab

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$8.79
Installs using stock timing cover bolts. Chrome plated steel is a much better compliment to a chromed timing cover. Has markings for 16 degrees before top dead center (BTDC) to 8 degrees after top dead center (ATDC).

Product Features:
  • Bolts on with existing timing cover bolts
  • Chrome plated steel is a much better compliment for chrome timing covers
  • Markings for 16 degrees BTDC to 8 degrees ATDC
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Sealed Power – Engine Camshaft (Part No.CS-774)

Engine Camshaft

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$72.99
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specs
  • Original equipment performance
  • Idle: Stock
  • Latest high quality materials
  • Precision machining
  • Made in USA
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National – Shaft Repair Sleeve (Part No.99176)

Shaft Repair Sleeve

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$46.49
National® has built a reputation as one of the most respected names in the industry. We have offered premium sealing solutions for more than 75 years. Our design team keeps pace with the industry and provides advanced solutions for today’s vehicles.

Product Features:
  • Designed to repair damaged, grooved or worn shafts
  • Durable stainless steel construction for corrosion-free sealing surface that surpasses most original shaft specifications
  • Ideal for a shaft where indications of seal wear, such as tracks or grooves have developed
  • Ultra-thin construction (0.01/0.25mm wall thickness) allows original seal size to be used with minimal additional lip loading
  • Easy to install with removable flange and installation tool
  • Installation tool reduces sleeve distortion and allows for installation without removal from the shaft
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KAI – Engine Oil Pan (Part No.SPIGMP08A)

Engine Oil Pan

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$109.99
New Standard Replacement Engine Oil Pan, [Gasket Not Included]

Product Features:
  • Gasket Not Included
  • Meets All Federal Motor Safety Standards
  • No Drilling Needed For Installation
  • No Modifications Needed For Installation
  • Direct Fit Replacement For Your Vehicle
  • Same Form Fit And Function As OE
  • Check Out The Large Selection Of Parts Available For Your Vehicle
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Sealed Power – Engine Piston (Part No.WH661CP 30)

Engine Piston

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$53.99
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Helps improve cylinder sealing for less blow-by
  • Retains standard ring gaps in top groove
  • DUROSHIELD« skirt-coated piston
  • Moly-graphite coating extends engine life
  • Reduces friction for higher fuel economy
  • Prevents damage from inadequate lubrication on start-up
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Felpro – REAR MAIN BEARING SEAL SET (Part No.BS 40604)

REAR MAIN BEARING SEAL SET

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$31.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • Application specific design to ensure a perfect fit
  • Meets or exceeds all original equipment specifications
  • Engineered and manufactured specifically for repair applications
  • Unsurpassed quality you can trust
  • Validated for fit, form, and function
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Energy Suspension – Motor Mount (Part No.3.1121G)

Motor Mount

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$46.99
A true performance application component for cars, trucks, hot rods and racing/competition vehicles – yet designed to be also used for street vehicles. Soft-running enough to absorb vibrations for street use yet rugged for racing use. When required- a torque resistant safety interlock design is used that is comparable in strength to those too hard-running metal mounts. Replaces the original, short lived and typically too-soft rubber mounts and outdates those hard-running metal motor mounts. The popular early style mounts for General Motors vehicles are available in either zinc or chrome metal finishes. Made of Hyper-Flex performance polyurethane. Resistant to under vehicle fluids such as: oils, coolants, road contaminants, etc.

Product Features:
  • Gains Both Performance and Longevity
  • Will Handle Any and All Torque
  • Out Lasts Rubber
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Felpro – Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set (Part No.VS 50228 C)

Engine Valve Cover Gasket Set

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$21.49
Fel-Pro gaskets offer 100% vehicle sealing with application-specific materials to give you sealing solutions with the performance and durability professionals trust

Product Features:
  • DESIGNED FOR IMPERFECT SEALING SURFACES — Engineered and manufactured specifically for the repair environment to help seal imperfect sealing surfaces
  • ENGINEERED TO PERFORM — Proprietary cork-rubber formulation
  • SUPERIOR SEAL — Highly conformable to accommodate for the imperfect sealing surfaces
  • EVERY PART FOR THE REPAIR — Fel-Pro gasket sets include every part needed for the repair unless otherwise noted
  • REAL-WORLD TESTED — Parts are tested on-vehicle and validated to ensure optimal performance on the road
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PowerBond – Street Performance Harmonic Balancer; 202mm Diameter (Part No.PB1046ST)

Street Performance Harmonic Balancer; 202mm Diameter

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$122.99
For use on the most popular passenger car, light commercial and four-wheel drive applications, Dayco harmonic balancers use special rubber compounds to dampen and remove engine harmonics and add to engine performance. Manufactured using a premium ductile iron casting and injection bonded dampening rubber, Dayco harmonic balancers offer engine builders and technicians the highest quality replacement to standard OEM balancers, which are typically made with press inserted dampening rubber. Dayco balancers utilize both inserted and pressure-bonded rubber to provide superior bonding strength between the inner and outer balancer rings, helping minimize spin and dislocation.

Product Features:
  • Designed as premium OEM replacement balancers for serpentine and V-belt drives
  • Manufactured with ductile iron casting and injection bonded dampening rubber
  • Engineered to offer superior bonding strength between the balancer rings
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Mr. Gasket – Timing Cover (Part No.4590)

Timing Cover

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$38.49
Mr. Gasket Timing Cover Kit is the finishing touch to dressing up your engine. This kit is for use with original equipment style timing chains only. Double roller type chains or gear drives require checking for adequate clearance. This kit includes everything you need, including the timing cover, bolts, front oil pan seal, front seal and water pump gaskets.

Product Features:
  • Fits Chevy Small Block 1955-1995
  • For Use With OEM Style Timing Chain Only
  • Chrome Plated Steel
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Sealed Power – Engine Oil Pump Screen (Part No.224-1246)

Engine Oil Pump Screen

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$14.49
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Manufactured to fit a specific application
  • Provides the lubrication oil as well as protection for your oil pump from materials that find their way into the engine oil supply system
  • It is recommended that a new properly installed oil pump pick-up tube/screen be a part of every oil pump installation
  • Oil pump screen assemblies are manufactured under strict quality guidelines
  • Utilizes ISO & QS certified manufacturing
  • 5/8″ Inlet tube
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Spartan – Engine Long Block; Chevy 454CI 525HP Mid-Dress (Part No.HP451PM)

Engine Long Block; Chevy 454CI 525HP Mid-Dress

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$8097.99
ATK High Performance Engines are based on dyno proven combinations built with name brand parts. Most performance engines come in 3 different dress levels and range from 245HP-700HP+ carrying a 2 Year Warranty built by a name you can trust.
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Dorman – Help – Motor Mount Bolt Kit – Grade 8 (Part No.81101)

Motor Mount Bolt Kit - Grade 8

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$5.99
This engine mount bolt is designed to match the fit and function of the original part on specified vehicles. Made of quality materials, it is engineered for reliable performance.

Product Features:
  • Direct replacement – this engine mount bolt matches the fit and function of the factory part on specified years, makes and models
  • Ideal solution – this bolt is a reliable replacement for an original part that is missing or has failed due to fatigue
  • Durable construction – this part is made from quality materials to ensure reliable performance and long service life
  • Trustworthy quality – backed by team of product experts in the United States and more than a century of automotive experience
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Sealed Power – Engine Gasket Set (Part No.260-1735T)

Engine Gasket Set

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$183.99
Sealed Power« parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Each 260 gasket set includes Fel-Pro½ gaskets (# 1 brand of gaskets)
  • Provides the exact gaskets the application requires.
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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Sealed Power – Engine Piston (Part No.WH640DCP)

Engine Piston

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$18.49
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Hypereutectic
  • Made w/exclusive FM425 material for excellent strength & scuff resistance – allows tighter bore and improves sealing for less blow-by
  • Sophisticated “barrel” profiles help optimize oil wedge between skirt and wall.
  • Piston skirts protected by next-gen DUROSHIELD« coating.
  • TAC┐ ring groove geometry
  • Weight matched to +/- 2 grams.
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Cloyes Performance – Engine Camshaft Thrust Button (Part No.9-202)

Engine Camshaft Thrust Button

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$34.99
All Components are Heat-Treated Steel. Needle Roller Bearing for a Fully Rollerized Operation. 0.640″ Long, Used with Later Sheet Metal Covers.

Product Features:
  • All Components are Heat-Treated Steel
  • Needle Roller Bearing for a Fully Rollerized Operation
  • Used with Later Sheet Metal Covers.
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Sealed Power – Engine Piston Set (Part No.8KH423DCP 30)

Engine Piston Set

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$190.99
Sealed Power® parts provide innovative designs, use leading edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Hypereutectic
  • Made w/exclusive FM425 material for excellent strength & scuff resistance – allows tighter bore and improves sealing for less blow-by
  • Sophisticated “barrel” profiles help optimize oil wedge between skirt and wall.
  • Piston skirts protected by next-gen DUROSHIELD« coating.
  • TAC┐ ring groove geometry
  • Weight matched to +/- 2 grams.
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Victor Reinz – Fuel Pump Mounting Gasket (Part No.71-13599-00)

Fuel Pump Mounting Gasket

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$2.79
With Victor Reinz gaskets, you can be sure you are getting sealing solutions that deliver OE quality gasket technology and engineering. That is because Victor Reinz is an original equipment supplier and the trusted choice of manufacturers the world over, offering broad coverage for foreign and domestic cars and trucks. In Victor Reinz gasket sets, you get the right combination of components needed for fast, long-lasting repairs.

Product Features:
  • Choosing Victor Reinz assures getting OE quality parts in gaskets sets that have the coverage, contents, packaging and electronic cataloging to best meet the needs of the aftermarket.
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Sealed Power – Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper (Part No.VK-138)

Engine Valve Spring Retainer Keeper

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$0.30
Sealed Power parts provide innovative designs, use leading-edge materials and utilize ISO & QS certified manufacturing in order to deliver top quality products that meet the rigorous demands of today’s modern engines.

Product Features:
  • Unsurpassed quality that you can trust
  • Uses leading edge materials
  • State-of-the-art manufacturing
  • Exacting tolerances
  • Meets or exceeds OEM specifications
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1981 GMC K1500 Engine Parts

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